Catechism – Question 35

It is our hope that as families work together to learn the fifty-two questions and answers found in this catechism, they will increase not only in knowledge, but in the fruit of the Spirit, as they grow to love God with all of their hearts.

1 Corinthians 11:26For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.

Question 35What is the Lord’s Supper?

Answer:Christ commanded all Christians to eat bread and to drink from the cup in thankful remembrance of him and his death. The Lord’s Supper is a celebration of the presence of God in our midst; bringing us into communion with God and with one another; feeding and nourishing our souls. It also anticipates the day when we will eat and drink with Christ in his Father’s kingdom.

Kid’s Answer: Christ commanded all Christians to remember His sacrifice by eating bread and drinking from the cup with thanksgiving.